EIF 2025 – Conference Agenda
08:30 - 09:30
Registration & Breakfast
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09:30 - 09:35
MC Welcome
Speakers:
Joe Lynam, Newstalk
09:35 - 09:45
Opening address
President's Opening Address
Speakers:
Noel Freeley, Royal London Ireland, President, Insurance Ireland
09:45 - 10:00
Speech
Irish Government Address
Speakers:
Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance
10:00 - 10:30
Interview
Keynote Interview: Premier & Minister of Finance of Bermuda
Speakers:
The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda
Speakers:
Gráinne Callanan, Matheson
10:30 - 10:45
Speech
Keynote Address: Central Bank of Ireland
Speakers:
Seána Cunningham, Central Bank of Ireland
10:45 - 11:15
Interactive panel discussion
Thought Leadership Session 1
- Future-Proofing Ireland: Insurance Leadership amid Climate, Geopolitical, and Societal Shifts
Panelists:
Teresa Kelly Oroz, Irish Life Group
John Ryan, Allianz Ireland
Brian Walsh, Vhi Healthcare
Facilitator:
Ciara McKenna, EY Ireland
11:15 - 11:40
Networking & Coffee Break
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11:40 - 12:10
Interactive panel discussion
Thought Leadership Session 1
- Where Insurance Meets Capital Markets
Panelists:
Michael Hecki, Great Lakes Insurance SE (Irish Branch)
Lenka Lyons,Darnell dac and BNP Paribas Rein surance dac
Andy Palmer, Swiss Re Capital Markets Limited
Facilitator:
Stephen D'Ardis, Arthur Cox
12:10 - 12:40
Presentation - Interactive panel discussion
Ireland's Insurance Advantage: Powering Growth, Protecting Futures
- A data-driven discussion on the sector's contribution, challenges and future opportunities
Panelists:
Aisling Barrett, Milliman
Paul Marron, Milliman
Dan O’Brien, Institute of International & European Affairs
Facilitator:
James Grennan, A&L Goodbody
12:40 - 13:10
Interview
Keynote Interview: Minister for Finance of Ireland
Speakers:
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance of Ireland & President of the Eurogroup
Facilitator:
James Grennan, A&L Goodbody
13:10 - 14:10
Networking Lunch
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14:10 - 14:20
Presentation
Keynote Speaker
Speakers:
Mark Little, Journalist & Digital Media Innovator
14:20 - 14:50
Interactive panel discussion
Talent & Leadership in an Age of Chaos
Panelists:
Mark Little, Journalist & Digital Media Innovator
Professor Dáire Keogh, Dublin City University
Mary Ryan, Crédit Agricole Creditor Insurance
Facilitator:
Valarie Daunt, Deloitte
14:50 - 15:05
Speech
Keynote Address: Lloyd's of London
Speakers:
Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s of London
15:05 - 15:30
Interview
Keynote Speaker Interview
Speakers:
Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s of London
Facilitator:
Darren O'Neill, PwC
15:30 - 16:10
Interactive Panel Debate
Insuring the Future: How Should We Drive AI in Insurance
Panelists:
Jasmine Arora, Salesforce
Noel Freeley, Royal London Ireland, Insurance Ireland
Colin Melody, Deloitte
Cathal Ryan, Data Protection Commission Ireland
Facilitator:
Moyagh Murdoch, Insurance Ireland
16:10 - 16:20
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Joe Lynam, Newstalk
Moyagh Murdock, Insurance Ireland
16:20 - 18:20
Networking Cocktail
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